If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Sitting 17 miles away, Owensboro is worth the drive. Among your first stops here ought to be Smothers Park, International Bluegrass Music Museum and Yellow Creek Park. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Santa Claus, 30 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. (But we’d also highly recommend Lincoln State Park and 1935 Santa Statue.)